This hour is a jukebox party—Wynonie Harris, Roy Brown, and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson bring bawdy, brassy rhythm and blues to the floor. Ruth Brown balances torch songs with upbeat crowd-pleasers, and Johnny Otis does what he does best: bringing together wild talent in soulful packages. Pinetop Smith’s barrelhouse boogie is a throwback touch, while Dr. Clayton and Ethel Waters offer introspective blues with real-world grit. The hour closes with deep gospel: Mitchell’s Christian Singers, Rev. J.M. Gates’ sermonizing storytelling, and Sallie Martin’s fervent devotion.

Playlist – Hour #2:

• I Want My Fanny Brown – Wynonie Harris
• Fannie Brown Got Married – Roy Brown
• Is You Is or Is You Ain’t – Eddie Cleanhead Vinson
• Standing on the Corner – Ruth Brown
• I’ll Wait for You – Ruth Brown
• Wine Wine Wine – Floyd Dixon
• The Letter – Pigmeat Markham
• Casting My Spell – Johnny Otis
• Let the Sunshine in My Life – Johnny Otis
• Open Your Heart – Sugarpie DeSanto
• I Got More Sense Than That – Pinetop Smith
• Watch Out Mama – Dr. Clayton
• I’m Coming Virginia – Ethel Waters
• We Don’t Need Each Other – Ethel Waters
• My Special Friend’s Back in Town – Ethel Waters
• I Have a Home in Yonder City – Mitchell’s Christian Singers
• Tiger Flower’s Last Fight – Rev. J.M. Gates
• Don’t Wonder About Him – Sallie Martin